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Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

 
Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

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Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 38985
Mineral:Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Red zincite in colorless calcite (fluoresces orange) with brown willemite (fluoresces green) and dark metallic franklinite. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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